No vacancy for Benue deputy governor in 2027 – Gov Alia declares

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue has stated that there is no plan to replace his deputy, Sam Ode, in 2027.

Alia made the comment on Monday while swearing in his new commissioners at the government house in Makurdi.

The governor dismissed speculations that he was working on a new political arrangement ahead of the next election cycle.

He said: “There is no vacancy for any deputy governor in 2027. I have a deputy governor who understands governance, who is people-oriented.

“He is always with the people and for the people, one who is very cerebral. For anyone thinking otherwise I do not know. My deputy is very capable.

“He has all the capacity it takes to perform his functions. He understands what is good for Benue and that is what he is doing exactly.

“So if anybody is eating and dreaming deputy, there is no vacancy. I love him, I enjoy working with him. I enjoy a personal relationship, so for those wishing the negativity, they won’t have their way.”